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What does "mouth off" mean?
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Complain or express one's opinions loudly and indiscreetly, as in She was always mouthing off about the other members. [Slang; 1960s]
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Speak impudently, talk back, as in He got in trouble by mouthing off to his teacher. [Slang; 1960s]